Regional workshop on Approaches to the implementation and monitoring of community-based ecosystem approach to fisheries management (CEAFM): finding common ground between the coastal fisheries and conservation approaches in the Pacific (Noumea, 29 November to 3 December 2010)

Day one summary Set the scene for the themes of the workshop through presentations and discussion on the current status of CEAFM. We were made aware of current practices, with successes and challenges identified through eight interesting and informative talks Overview and context (Lindsay); the terminology and definitions, CEAFM, EAF EBM and more to follow! EAFM, CBFM, CBAM and CBRM etc Manus Province (Paul) – Pere and beyond; extended reach inland and inshore leveraging off LLG legislative framework; demonstrating results – SPAGs and coral trout; challenges- scientific information, policy support training and income maintenance

Day 1 summary Solomon Islands (Anna): 5 years adaptive learning and sharing of lessons learned in LMMA introduction and monitoring across 127 LMMAs; choosing appropriate monitoring methods and targeting collaborations, including MFMR. Pohnpei, FSM (Patterson): In integrated approach, harnessing community power and emphasizing the role of effective partnerships and collaboration to meet the Micronesian Challenge

Day 1 Summary Fiji (Iliapi)Using community participation and active involvement to build capacity and create a sense of ownership; aimed at target groups (youth and women) with ongoing review, support and eventual phase out. Regional (Hugh): History and progress of LMMAs and prospects for CEAFM and CBM; local vs global objectives in management/conservation settings; social networks, adaptive management and benefits beyond living marine resources (resilient communities); roles for govt, support costs and long term sustainability

Day 1 Summary Climate change (Franck): Sea level rise (erosion, loss of land and habitat; ocean acidification (less resilient corals/crustaceans etc);temperature rise and thermal stress (bleaching); increased rainfall (sediment and nutrient inputs to the reef areas); conclusion: healthy ecosystems are resilient ecosystems. Summary of activities (Ian) ; Some expected and unexpected results - funding, legislative support; jurisdictional overlap; capacity to monitor and support at community level

Day 2 Day two will focus on CEAFM with two presentations – one on the fisheries perspective and the other on the conservation perspective Participants will then be divided into groups to discuss specific issues regarding CEAFM, with the results of the discussion presented back in plenary at the end of the day. The key outcomes will be recorded and form part of the output of the workshop.

Questions First set (groups 1 and 3) on Management (fisheries and conservation approaches and sustainability of CEAFM). Second set(groups 2 and 4) on Governance Matters (roles of stakeholders, legislative and policy frameworks, what makes for success)